Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 *Animals Quiz (Chapter 9, 10.1, 10.2) - Tuesday, June 5th, 2018* *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD* -You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis. This is the updated rubric:
Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 *Animals Quiz (Chapter 9, 10.1, 10.2) - Tuesday, June 5th, 2018* *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD* -You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis. This is the updated assignment...there were 2 typos in the last 2 problems:
Monday, June 4th, 2018 *Sorry for late update!* *Animals Quiz (Chapter 9, 10.1, 10.2) - Tuesday, June 5th, 2018* *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD* -You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis. This is the updated assignment...there were 2 typos in the last 2 problems:
Friday, June 1st, 2018 *Animals Quiz (Chapter 9, 10.1, 10.2) - Tuesday, June 5th, 2018* *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD* -You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis. This is the updated assignment...there were 2 typos in the last 2 problems:
Homework: Read 10.3 & do questions #1,3,4,5,6 (p.451)
Thursday, May 31st, 2018 *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD* -You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis. This is the updated assignment...there were 2 typos in the last 2 problems:
1. We took up homework (p.420 #3,4,6,7).
2. Marks Update & Science Fair judging tomorrow...you signed up in your partner groups.
3. Digestion Review
review questions:
Homework: p.392-393 (Unit 4 - Are you ready?) #7,9,12-17 & review but don't do #1-6
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 *Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 23, 2018* *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
1. I handed back the DNA extraction labs.
2. Review for Unit Test.
Homework: Review for test
Friday, May 18th, 2018 *Sorry for the late update!* *Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 23, 2018* *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
1. DNA Extraction Lab
-We reviewed the questions & you handed in the lab.
2. Review for test
Homework: review
Thursday, May 17th, 2018 *Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 23, 2018* *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
1. DNA Extraction Lab
Homework: lab questions
Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 *Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 23, 2018* *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
1. I handed back the Genetics Problems Quiz
2. 6.3, 6.4, 6.5...
Tuesday, May 15th, 2018*Sorry for late update, I wasn't in school today.* *Genetics Unit Test - Friday, May 18, 2018 Wednesday, May 23, 2018* *Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
You worked on the following:
1. Read 6.4 & do questions p.248 #1,2,4,5,6
2. Review for Unit Test
Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 *Genetics Problems Quiz - Friday, May 11, 2018* -Review 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.7*
1. You had time to work on the Genetics Word Problems
Homework: Review
Monday, May 7th, 2018 *Genetics Problems Quiz - Friday, May 11, 2018*
1. We took up the homework from Friday (p.214 #5,6)
2. You had time to work on the Genetics Word Problems
Homework: Review
Friday, May 4th, 2018
1. We took up yesterday's homework: p.201 #4,5
2. Dihybrid Crosses (5.7)
-You did practice #1 (p.212) & we took up the answers.
3. Genetics Word Problems Practice (booklet of review questions...you will have all class on Monday to work on them.)
; Read 5.7 & do questions #5,6 (p.214)
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
1. We took up yesterday's homework: p.199-200 #1,2 & p.201 #3
2. Dihybrid Crosses
-You did an activity to look at how dihybrid crosses work:
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
We watched the Hot Docs film: Menstrual Man
The trailer for the film is here.
Homework: (from Thursday: p.196 #2,7,8)
Monday, April 30th, 2018
Diversity Unit Test
Homework: (from Thursday: p.196 #2,7,8)
Friday, April 27th, 2018 *Diversity Unit Test - Monday, April 30th, 2018*
Baycrest field trip or Talent Show
Homework: Review for test
(We will take up yesterday's homework on Tuesday.)
Thursday, April 26th, 2018 *Diversity Unit Test - Monday, April 30th, 2018*
1. We took up yesterday's homework: p.190 #1,2 & p.193 #10
2. Variations in Heredity (5.2)
Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 *Diversity Unit Test - Monday, April 30th, 2018*
1. I handed out the review sheet for 3.3...the extra table at the end is just for you to check the handouts you worked on last Friday.
2. Mendelian Genetics (5.1)
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 *Diversity Unit Test - Monday, April 30th, 2018*
1. I created a review sheet for 3.3, which you'll get a hard copy of tomorrow:
2. Genetics, Part II - Introduction
-We watched a video on inheritance, which you can find here.
Homework: Read 5.1 & do questions #1,2,5,6 (p.193)
Monday, April 23rd, 2018 *Diversity Unit Test - Thursday, April 26th Monday, April 30th, 2018*
1. We discussed the homework from Friday. It has a lot of detail & you are only really responsible for major characteristics of the 8 phyla (using your textbook as reference).
2. I handed back the quizzes (finally!)
3. Review
Homework: review for the test
Friday, April 20th, 2018 *Diversity Unit Test - Thursday, April 26th, 2018*
1. We took up yesterday's homework (p.107 #1,9,11)
2. You worked on worksheets on 8 of the important phyla of the Animal kingdom
Homework: worksheets
Thursday, April 19th, 2018 *Diversity Unit Test - Thursday, April 26th, 2018*
1. We finished the lesson on Plants & took up yesterday's homework (p.95 #2,6)
2. Animals (3.3)
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 *Diversity Unit Test - Thursday, April 26th, 2018*
1. We took up yesterday's homework (Fungi worksheet)
I added 2 slides to Monday's Powerpoint (mushroom & yeast life cycle):
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 *Sorry for late update!!
1. We reviewed the Microvewer questions.
2. Quiz
Homework: Read 2.3 & do questions #2,4,7,10 (p.67)
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
*OSSLT today - no classes*
Monday, April 9th, 2018 *Sorry for late update...I wasn't at school! *Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Wednesday, April 11th Monday, April 9,2018*
You reviewed for the quiz & finished the Microviewer activity.
Homework: Review for quiz
Friday, April 6th, 2018 *Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Wednesday, April 11th Monday, April 9,2018*
1. We took up the homework & reviewed conjugation & transformation.
Updated Powerpoint has 2 extra slides:
2. Microviewer Slides (Viruses & Bacteria)
-You worked through 2 question sheets on viruses & bacteria using the microvewers.
Homework: Review for quiz (on Wednesday now)
Thursday, April 5, 2018
We are on the field trip today.
If you are at school, please work on the homework.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 *Field trip forms due!* *Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Monday, April 9, 2018*
1. We took up the homework from yesterday (Viruses sheet)
2. Prokaryotes (2.1)
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 *Field trip forms due!* *Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Monday, April 9, 2018*
1. We reviewed bus seating & groups for the field trip.
2. Viruses (2.2)
Thursday, March 29, 2018Enjoy the long weekend! *Field trip forms due!* *Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Monday, April 9, 2018*
1. We took up yesterday's homework & had a quick look at the Powerpoints.
2. We started to watch the video "Understanding Viruses", which is an old but good episode of the Discovery show "Nova".
The video is uploaded here.
Homework: none!
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 *Field trip forms due tomorrow* *Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - due today*
1. We reviewed 1.2 & 1.4 (without Powerpoints) & took up the homework.
Here are the missing Powerpoints:
1.1
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 *Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - due Wednesday March 28th*
1. Field trip forms
2. Introduction to biodiversity (what it is & importance of)
3. Chapter 1 worksheets for Diversity
(sorry no electronic copy)
Monday, March 26, 2018 *Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - due Wednesday March 28th*
1. Assignment:
-We reviewed Table 1 & 2 to make sure we all had the same traits checked off before finalizing the cladograms.
-You had the rest of the class to work on the assignment.
Homework: assignment
Friday, March 23, 2018 *Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - due Wednesday March 28th*
1. Evolution Unit Test
Thursday, March 22, 2018 *Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018* -Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, + cladograms) & Lizard Lab
1. Evolution Unit review questions (these are an overview, mostly Knowledge questions)
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 *Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018* -Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, + cladograms) & Lizard Lab
1. We took up the cladograms from yesterday.
2. Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - Homologous, Analogous and Vestigial Structures
-Here is the link for the activity: https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/similarity_ms_01
-Assignment is due next week (Monday/Tuesday) & evaluation scheme is coming (sorry!).
Homework: Review for test & work on assignment
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 *Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018* -Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, + cladograms) & Lizard Lab
1. We took up yesterday's Cladograms.
2. I handed back your quizzes.
3. More cladogram practice...
Homework: Review for test
Monday, March 19, 2018 *Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018*
1. We reviewed reproductive isolating mechanisms & factors affecting evolution (sheet from last class) & the Anolis lizard lab
2. Cladograms
Friday, March 9, 2018Enjoy your March Break! *Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018*
1. We reviewed patterns of evolution & took up yesterday's homework (p.3 #2,4)
2. Handout on Reproductive Isolating Mechanisms & Factors affecting evolution.
You can work on it over the break (if you want to). We will take it up next class.
3. Lizard Lab...
Homework: nothing
Thursday, March 8, 2018
1. We took up Tuesday's homework (p.340 #2,5)
2. Patterns of Evolution (8.3)
-We did a quick overview of the 4 key terms: adaptive radiation, divergent evolution, convergent evolution, coevolution.
3. Time to work on the lizard lab (most of you are on Part 2. Once you formulate your hypotheses, come to see me for the last part of the experiment.)
Homework: Read 8.3 & do questions #2,4
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
1. Quiz
2. Work on lizard lab (map & lizards)
Homework: (From yesterday) p.340 #2,5
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 *Quiz - Chapter 7 - Wednesday, March 6, 2018*
1. We took up the homework from Friday (p.335 #4,5,7,8,11) & discussed the lizard lab.
2. Speciation (8.2)
Monday, March 5, 2018 *Quiz - Chapter 7 - Wednesday, March 6, 2018*
1. We finished Friday's lesson. We will take up the homework tomorrow.
2. Anolis Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab
-You started Part 1 of the lab today.
-Virtual lab is at this website: http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/lizard-evolution-virtual-la
Homework: Finish Part 1 of lab for tomorrow.
Friday, March 2, 2018 *Quiz - Chapter 7 - Tuesday, March 6, 2018* Wednesday, March 6, 2018*
1. We took up the homework (p.313 #5-9)
2. Natural Selection (8.1)
Homework: Read 8.1, do questions #4,5,7,8,11 (p.335)
Thursday, March 1st, 2018 *Quiz - Chapter 7 - Tuesday, March 6, 2018*
1. We took up Tuesday's homework: p.307 #4,5,7
2. We discussed the Wooleybooger Activity questions
3. Bethany did a great job of discussing this yesterday, but this Powerpoint clarifies the difference between a scientific theory & "a theory", as well as a hypothesis and a law:
Homework: Read 7.6 (Modern Theory of Evolution) & do questions #5-9 (p.313)
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 *Quiz - Chapter 7 - Tuesday, March 6, 2018* Field trip to the ROM.
Homework (from yesterday): Read 7.5 & do questions #4,5,7 (p.307)
& try questions on Wooleybooger sheet
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th (tomorrow!)* -Meet at the Group Entrance (south side of the Museum, just off of University Avenue) at 9:30 a.m. -10:00-12:00: lab (1 hour) + exhibit (1 hour) -12:00-12:30: lunch -12:30-2:00: visit Biodiversity Gallery & do worksheet -2:15: dismissal from the ROM (You may stay at the ROM until it closes if you wish.)
1. We took up yesterday's homework: p.303 #2,4,5,7
2. Wooleybooger Activity
Homework: Read 7.5 & do questions #4,5,7 (p.307)
& try questions on Wooleybooger sheet
Monday, February 26, 2018 *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. We reviewed Darwin's journey (7.3) & discussed questions #3,5 (p.295)
2. We reviewed the evidence for evolution (7.4)
-We discussed The Elephant Problem (p.302 #1,2,A,B,) & the importance of Malthus' essay as what allowed Darwin to put everything together for his theory.
3. On The Origin of Species (7.5)
Friday, February 23, 2018 *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. I handed back the quizzes & we took up some of the questions.
2. We took up yesterday's homework: p.287 #3,4 & p.293 #5,7,10
3. Darwin & Evidence for Evolution (7.3 & 7.4)
Thursday, February 22, 2018 *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
We had a quick chat about TV shows, then...
1. We took up the questions from the video yesterday.
2. Evolution Unit...
What we already know (that Darwin wouldn't have):
Wednesday, February 21, 2018*I wasn't in class today.* *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. You finished watching the video from Thursday & answered the questions on the sheet.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Quiz
(2. Video & questions) --tomorrow
Homework: questions
Thursday, February 15, 2018Have a fantastic long weekend! *Quiz (Genetics) - Tuesday, February 20th* -microscope parts & calculations (size estimate & drawing magnification) [Appendix A3.3 & handouts] -mitosis & meiosis, asexual & sexual reproduction [4.1, 4.2, 4.3; no emphasis on cloning] -basic structure & function of DNA (including replication, transcription & translation) [6.1 & 6.2 & class notes] -*We never talked about this in class, but if you look on page 237, you will see that large-scale mutations can include transposition (movement of larger pieces of DNA to other locations on the same chromosome or another one). *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. I handed back your microscope drawings & we practised a drawing magnification question: A student viewed cells under the medium power (20X) objective lens of a microscope.Fifteen cells fit widthwise and 8 cells fit lengthwise across the medium power FOV. She drew one of the cells, 12 cm long on her page.Calculate the magnification of the drawing. Show an organized solution in the space provided,including all your work (formulas, measurements, units) for full marks.Note: Field size at low objective (6X) = 5.2 mm
2. Introduction to Evolution...we watched the beginning of this video on the Galapagos Islands. We will continue it on Wednesday.
Homework: review for quiz
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 *Quiz (Genetics) - Thursday, February 15th Tuesday, February 20th* *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. We reviewed the sheets from yesterday & material for the quiz.
Make sure you know:
-microscope parts & calculations (size estimate & drawing magnification)
-mitosis & meiosis, asexual & sexual reproduction
-basic structure & function of DNA (including replication, transcription & translation)
Homework: Review for quiz
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 I wasn't at school today. *Quiz (Genetics) - Thursday, February 15th* *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. You worked on 2 worksheets:
-Review of mitosis & meiosis.
-Transcription & Translation (enrichment)
Homework: finish sheets for tomorrow's class
Monday, February 12, 2018 *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. We took up Thursday's homework (p.160 #2,3,4,7,9) & reviewed diploid, haploid, etc.
2. Structure & Function of DNA and Mutations (6.1 & 6.2)
Friday, February 9, 2018 I wasn't in class, but Mr Fischer taught you today!** *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Microscope activity (looking at cells in various stages of mitosis).
Thursday, February 8, 2018 *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Getting to know you (what kinds of food do you like?)
2. We took up yesterday's homework (p.141 #3ab,7,9 & p.151 #1,2,8
3. We finished yesterday's lesson on meiosis.
Homework: Read 4.3 & do questions #2,3,4,7,9 (p.160)
(This homework won't be checked/taken up until Monday.)
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Getting to know you (your family...how many siblings & pets, etc.)
2. Mitosis review activity
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 *Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Getting to know you (name + what you like to do in your free time)
2. Introduction to Genetics (Asexual & Sexual Reproduction)
Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
*Animals Quiz (Chapter 9, 10.1, 10.2) - Tuesday, June 5th, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
This is the updated rubric:
1. Circulatory System (11.1 & 11.2)
-We took up yesterday's homework (p.481 #2,3,6 & p.486 #2,4,8).
Homework: Read 11.3 & 11.4; do questions #3,4,9,10 (p.494) & #4,8 (p.500)
Tuesday, June 5th, 2018
*Animals Quiz (Chapter 9, 10.1, 10.2) - Tuesday, June 5th, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
This is the updated assignment...there were 2 typos in the last 2 problems:
1. Quiz
Homework: Read 11.1 & 11.2; Do questions #2,3,6 (p.481) & #2,4,8 (p.486)
Monday, June 4th, 2018 *Sorry for late update!*
*Animals Quiz (Chapter 9, 10.1, 10.2) - Tuesday, June 5th, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
This is the updated assignment...there were 2 typos in the last 2 problems:
1. You reviewed for the quiz in groups.
Respiratory System questions:
Homework: review for quiz
Friday, June 1st, 2018
*Animals Quiz (Chapter 9, 10.1, 10.2) - Tuesday, June 5th, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
This is the updated assignment...there were 2 typos in the last 2 problems:
1. We reviewed the respiratory system.
2. VO2 & VO2max
-We took up the homework (p.446 #3,4,5,9,10,11)
Homework: Read 10.3 & do questions #1,3,4,5,6 (p.451)
Thursday, May 31st, 2018
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
This is the updated assignment...there were 2 typos in the last 2 problems:
1. We reviewed digestion using some of the links in the 9.5 powerpoint.
2. Respiratory System (10.1 & 10.2)
Homework: Read 10.2 & do questions #3,4,5,9,10,11 (p.446)
Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
This is the updated assignment...there were 2 typos in the last 2 problems:
1. We reviewed interpreting graph problems: p.393 #12-17 & p.434 #74
2. Science Fair Judging...
3. Nauseau, Diarrhea, Vomiting (9.6)
-We took up #6a (p.423).
Homework: Read 10.1 & do questions #1-4 (p.439)
Tuesday, May 29th, 2018
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
1. We took up homework (p.420 #3,4,6,7).
2. Marks Update & Science Fair judging tomorrow...you signed up in your partner groups.
3. Digestion Review
review questions:
Homework: Read 9.6 & do questions #1,2,3,5,6a (p.423)
Monday, May 28th, 2018
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
1. We took up homework (p.407 #3,4 & p.411 #1,2)
2. Digestion in the intestines (9.5)
Homework: Read 9.5 & do questions #3,4,6,7
Friday, May 25th, 2018
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
1. We took up yesterday's homework (p.398 #1, p.399 #4, p.405 #5)
2. Digestion (9.3 & 9.4)
Homework: Read 9.3 & 9.4; do questions #3,4 (p.407) & #1,2 (p.411)
Thursday, May 24th, 2018
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
1. I forgot to review yesterday's homework!
2. Why & What we need to eat (9.1 & 9.2)
Homework: Read 9.1 & 9.2; do questions #1 (Mini-Investigation, p.398), #4 (p.399), #5 (p.405)
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
-You only need to do complete write-ups for the 2 last problems, including Chi-Square analysis.
Genetics Unit Test
Homework: p.392-393 (Unit 4 - Are you ready?) #7,9,12-17 & review but don't do #1-6
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
*Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 23, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
1. I handed back the DNA extraction labs.
2. Review for Unit Test.
Homework: Review for test
Friday, May 18th, 2018 *Sorry for the late update!*
*Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 23, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
1. DNA Extraction Lab
-We reviewed the questions & you handed in the lab.
2. Review for test
Homework: review
Thursday, May 17th, 2018
*Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 23, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
1. DNA Extraction Lab
Homework: lab questions
Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
*Genetics Unit Test - Wednesday, May 23, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
1. I handed back the Genetics Problems Quiz
2. 6.3, 6.4, 6.5...
-We took up p.244 #4,6,8
-We took up most of p.248 #1,2,4,5,6
Homework: lab questions
Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 *Sorry for late update, I wasn't in school today.*
*Genetics Unit Test - Friday, May 18, 2018 Wednesday, May 23, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
You worked on the following:
1. Read 6.4 & do questions p.248 #1,2,4,5,6
2. Review for Unit Test
3. DNA Extraction Lab
*Do the "post-lab"questions for homework.
Homework: review for test, post-lab questions, p.248 #1,2,4,5,6
Monday, May 14th, 2018
*Genetics Unit Test - Friday, May 18, 2018*
*Virtual Fly Lab - TBD*
1. Virtual Fly Lab
Here is the model solution to Problem #1:
Homework: (from Friday: Read 6.3 & do questions #4,6,8 (p.244)
Friday, May 11th, 2018
*Genetics Unit Test - Friday, May 18, 2018*
1. Quiz
Homework: Read 6.3 & do questions #4,6,8 (p.244)
Thursday, May 10th, 2018
*Genetics Problems Quiz - Friday, May 11, 2018*
-Review 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.7*
1. We took up yesterday's homework (p.166 #9 & p.207 #3,5)
2. We reviewed genetics terms & assisted reproductive technologies (4.4)
3. Cytoplasmic Inheritance (4.5)
Homework: review for quiz
Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
*Genetics Problems Quiz - Friday, May 11, 2018*
-Review 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.7*
1. Genetic Disorders
Chromosomal Disorders:
Genetic Disorders:
(I updated the information about the Ontario Newborn Screening Program)
Homework: Read 4.4 & 5.5; do questions #9 (p.166) & #3,5 (p.207)
Tuesday, May 8th, 2018
*Genetics Problems Quiz - Friday, May 11, 2018*
-Review 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.7*
1. You had time to work on the Genetics Word Problems
Homework: Review
Monday, May 7th, 2018
*Genetics Problems Quiz - Friday, May 11, 2018*
1. We took up the homework from Friday (p.214 #5,6)
2. You had time to work on the Genetics Word Problems
Homework: Review
Friday, May 4th, 2018
1. We took up yesterday's homework: p.201 #4,5
2. Dihybrid Crosses (5.7)
-You did practice #1 (p.212) & we took up the answers.
3. Genetics Word Problems Practice (booklet of review questions...you will have all class on Monday to work on them.)
; Read 5.7 & do questions #5,6 (p.214)
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
1. We took up yesterday's homework: p.199-200 #1,2 & p.201 #3
2. Dihybrid Crosses
-You did an activity to look at how dihybrid crosses work:
Homework: Questions #4,5 (p.201)
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
1. We took up Thursday's homework: p.196 #2,7,8
2. Sex Linkage & Pedigree Charts (5.3)
3. We finished watching Menstrual Man.
Homework: Read 5.3 & do questions #1 & 2 (p.199-200) & #3 (p.201)
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
We watched the Hot Docs film: Menstrual Man
The trailer for the film is here.
Homework: (from Thursday: p.196 #2,7,8)
Monday, April 30th, 2018
Diversity Unit Test
Homework: (from Thursday: p.196 #2,7,8)
Friday, April 27th, 2018
*Diversity Unit Test - Monday, April 30th, 2018*
Baycrest field trip or Talent Show
Homework: Review for test
(We will take up yesterday's homework on Tuesday.)
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
*Diversity Unit Test - Monday, April 30th, 2018*
1. We took up yesterday's homework: p.190 #1,2 & p.193 #10
2. Variations in Heredity (5.2)
Homework: Read 5.2 & do questions #2,7,8 (p.196)
Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
*Diversity Unit Test - Monday, April 30th, 2018*
1. I handed out the review sheet for 3.3...the extra table at the end is just for you to check the handouts you worked on last Friday.
2. Mendelian Genetics (5.1)
-We took up yesterday's homework (p.193 #1,2,5,6)
Homework: p.190 #1,2 & p.193 #10
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
*Diversity Unit Test - Monday, April 30th, 2018*
1. I created a review sheet for 3.3, which you'll get a hard copy of tomorrow:
2. Genetics, Part II - Introduction
-We watched a video on inheritance, which you can find here.
Homework: Read 5.1 & do questions #1,2,5,6 (p.193)
Monday, April 23rd, 2018
*Diversity Unit Test - Thursday, April 26th Monday, April 30th, 2018*
1. We discussed the homework from Friday. It has a lot of detail & you are only really responsible for major characteristics of the 8 phyla (using your textbook as reference).
2. I handed back the quizzes (finally!)
3. Review
Homework: review for the test
Friday, April 20th, 2018
*Diversity Unit Test - Thursday, April 26th, 2018*
1. We took up yesterday's homework (p.107 #1,9,11)
2. You worked on worksheets on 8 of the important phyla of the Animal kingdom
Homework: worksheets
Thursday, April 19th, 2018
*Diversity Unit Test - Thursday, April 26th, 2018*
1. We finished the lesson on Plants & took up yesterday's homework (p.95 #2,6)
2. Animals (3.3)
Homework: Read 3.3 & do questions #1,9,11 (p.107)
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
*Diversity Unit Test - Thursday, April 26th, 2018*
1. We took up yesterday's homework (Fungi worksheet)
I added 2 slides to Monday's Powerpoint (mushroom & yeast life cycle):
2. Plants (3.2)
Homework: Read 3.2 & do questions #2,6 (p.95)
Tuesday, April 17th, 2018
1. You handed in your microscope drawings & worked on the Fungi worksheet.
Homework: Fungi worksheet
Monday, April 16th, 2018
1. We discussed the microscope drawings. See the updated checklist below:
2. Fungi (3.1)
-summary notes to complete in class tomorrow (no e-copy, sorry!)
Homework: finish your drawings
Friday, April 13th, 2018
Microscope Drawings
-You drew scientific drawings of Amoeba, Paramecium, and Euglena.
Homework: finish your drawings
Thursday, April 12th, 2018
1. We reviewed the Evolution Unit Test answers.
2. Protists (2.3)
-We took up the homework (p.67 #2,4,7,10)
Homework: none
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 *Sorry for late update!!
1. We reviewed the Microvewer questions.
2. Quiz
Homework: Read 2.3 & do questions #2,4,7,10 (p.67)
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
*OSSLT today - no classes*
Monday, April 9th, 2018 *Sorry for late update...I wasn't at school!
*Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Wednesday, April 11th Monday, April 9, 2018*
You reviewed for the quiz & finished the Microviewer activity.
Homework: Review for quiz
Friday, April 6th, 2018
*Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Wednesday, April 11th Monday, April 9, 2018*
1. We took up the homework & reviewed conjugation & transformation.
Updated Powerpoint has 2 extra slides:
2. Microviewer Slides (Viruses & Bacteria)
-You worked through 2 question sheets on viruses & bacteria using the microvewers.
Homework: Review for quiz (on Wednesday now)
Thursday, April 5, 2018
We are on the field trip today.
If you are at school, please work on the homework.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
*Field trip forms due!*
*Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Monday, April 9, 2018*
1. We took up the homework from yesterday (Viruses sheet)
2. Prokaryotes (2.1)
Homework: Read 2.1 & complete the handout
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
*Field trip forms due!*
*Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Monday, April 9, 2018*
1. We reviewed bus seating & groups for the field trip.
2. Viruses (2.2)
Homework: Read 2.2 & complete the handout.
Thursday, March 29, 2018 Enjoy the long weekend!
*Field trip forms due!*
*Chapter 1 & 2 quiz (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2) - Monday, April 9, 2018*
1. We took up yesterday's homework & had a quick look at the Powerpoints.
2. We started to watch the video "Understanding Viruses", which is an old but good episode of the Discovery show "Nova".
The video is uploaded here.
Homework: none!
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
*Field trip forms due tomorrow*
*Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - due today*
1. We reviewed 1.2 & 1.4 (without Powerpoints) & took up the homework.
Here are the missing Powerpoints:
1.1
1.2
1.4
Homework: 1.1 p.13 #5; 1.2 p.20 #5,6; 1.4 p.29 #3
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
*Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - due Wednesday March 28th*
1. Field trip forms
2. Introduction to biodiversity (what it is & importance of)
3. Chapter 1 worksheets for Diversity
(sorry no electronic copy)
Homework: assignment & Chapter 1 worksheets (Parts 1 & 2)
Monday, March 26, 2018
*Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - due Wednesday March 28th*
1. Assignment:
-We reviewed Table 1 & 2 to make sure we all had the same traits checked off before finalizing the cladograms.
-You had the rest of the class to work on the assignment.
Homework: assignment
Friday, March 23, 2018
*Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - due Wednesday March 28th*
1. Evolution Unit Test
Thursday, March 22, 2018
*Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018*
-Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, + cladograms) & Lizard Lab
1. Evolution Unit review questions (these are an overview, mostly Knowledge questions)
2. Review
Homework: Review for test tomorrow
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
*Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018*
-Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, + cladograms) & Lizard Lab
1. We took up the cladograms from yesterday.
2. Assignment: Comparative Anatomy - Homologous, Analogous and Vestigial Structures
-Here is the link for the activity: https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/similarity_ms_01
-Assignment is due next week (Monday/Tuesday) & evaluation scheme is coming (sorry!).
Homework: Review for test & work on assignment
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
*Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018*
-Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, + cladograms) & Lizard Lab
1. We took up yesterday's Cladograms.
2. I handed back your quizzes.
3. More cladogram practice...
Homework: Review for test
Monday, March 19, 2018
*Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018*
1. We reviewed reproductive isolating mechanisms & factors affecting evolution (sheet from last class) & the Anolis lizard lab
2. Cladograms
Homework: finish sheet for homework
Friday, March 9, 2018 Enjoy your March Break!
*Evolution Unit Test - Friday, March 23rd, 2018*
1. We reviewed patterns of evolution & took up yesterday's homework (p.3 #2,4)
2. Handout on Reproductive Isolating Mechanisms & Factors affecting evolution.
You can work on it over the break (if you want to). We will take it up next class.
3. Lizard Lab...
Homework: nothing
Thursday, March 8, 2018
1. We took up Tuesday's homework (p.340 #2,5)
2. Patterns of Evolution (8.3)
-We did a quick overview of the 4 key terms: adaptive radiation, divergent evolution, convergent evolution, coevolution.
3. Time to work on the lizard lab (most of you are on Part 2. Once you formulate your hypotheses, come to see me for the last part of the experiment.)
Homework: Read 8.3 & do questions #2,4
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
1. Quiz
2. Work on lizard lab (map & lizards)
Homework: (From yesterday) p.340 #2,5
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
*Quiz - Chapter 7 - Wednesday, March 6, 2018*
1. We took up the homework from Friday (p.335 #4,5,7,8,11) & discussed the lizard lab.
2. Speciation (8.2)
Homework: Read 8.2 & do questions #2,5 (p.340)
Monday, March 5, 2018
*Quiz - Chapter 7 - Wednesday, March 6, 2018*
1. We finished Friday's lesson. We will take up the homework tomorrow.
2. Anolis Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab
-You started Part 1 of the lab today.
-Virtual lab is at this website:
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/lizard-evolution-virtual-la
Homework: Finish Part 1 of lab for tomorrow.
Friday, March 2, 2018
*Quiz - Chapter 7 - Tuesday, March 6, 2018* Wednesday, March 6, 2018*
1. We took up the homework (p.313 #5-9)
2. Natural Selection (8.1)
-We discussed up to sexual selection.
Homework: Read 8.1, do questions #4,5,7,8,11 (p.335)
Thursday, March 1st, 2018
*Quiz - Chapter 7 - Tuesday, March 6, 2018*
1. We took up Tuesday's homework: p.307 #4,5,7
2. We discussed the Wooleybooger Activity questions
3. Bethany did a great job of discussing this yesterday, but this Powerpoint clarifies the difference between a scientific theory & "a theory", as well as a hypothesis and a law:
Homework: Read 7.6 (Modern Theory of Evolution) & do questions #5-9 (p.313)
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
*Quiz - Chapter 7 - Tuesday, March 6, 2018*
Field trip to the ROM.
Homework (from yesterday): Read 7.5 & do questions #4,5,7 (p.307)
& try questions on Wooleybooger sheet
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th (tomorrow!)*
-Meet at the Group Entrance (south side of the Museum, just off of University Avenue) at 9:30 a.m.
-10:00-12:00: lab (1 hour) + exhibit (1 hour)
-12:00-12:30: lunch
-12:30-2:00: visit Biodiversity Gallery & do worksheet
-2:15: dismissal from the ROM (You may stay at the ROM until it closes if you wish.)
1. We took up yesterday's homework: p.303 #2,4,5,7
2. Wooleybooger Activity
Homework: Read 7.5 & do questions #4,5,7 (p.307)
& try questions on Wooleybooger sheet
Monday, February 26, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. We reviewed Darwin's journey (7.3) & discussed questions #3,5 (p.295)
2. We reviewed the evidence for evolution (7.4)
-We discussed The Elephant Problem (p.302 #1,2,A,B,) & the importance of Malthus' essay as what allowed Darwin to put everything together for his theory.
3. On The Origin of Species (7.5)
Homework: Read 7.4 & do questions #2,4,5,7
Friday, February 23, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. I handed back the quizzes & we took up some of the questions.
2. We took up yesterday's homework: p.287 #3,4 & p.293 #5,7,10
3. Darwin & Evidence for Evolution (7.3 & 7.4)
Homework: Read 7.3 (& 7.4)
Thursday, February 22, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
We had a quick chat about TV shows, then...
1. We took up the questions from the video yesterday.
2. Evolution Unit...
What we already know (that Darwin wouldn't have):
What people at the time were thinking:
Homework: Read 7.1 & 7.2; do questions #3,4 (p.287) & #5,7,10 (p.293)
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 *I wasn't in class today.*
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. You finished watching the video from Thursday & answered the questions on the sheet.
Homework: none
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Quiz
(2. Video & questions) --tomorrow
Homework: questions
Thursday, February 15, 2018 Have a fantastic long weekend!
*Quiz (Genetics) - Tuesday, February 20th*
-microscope parts & calculations (size estimate & drawing magnification) [Appendix A3.3 & handouts]
-mitosis & meiosis, asexual & sexual reproduction [4.1, 4.2, 4.3; no emphasis on cloning]
-basic structure & function of DNA (including replication, transcription & translation) [6.1 & 6.2 & class notes]
-*We never talked about this in class, but if you look on page 237, you will see that large-scale mutations can include transposition (movement of larger pieces of DNA to other locations on the same chromosome or another one).
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. I handed back your microscope drawings & we practised a drawing magnification question:
A student viewed cells under the medium power (20X) objective lens of a microscope.Fifteen cells fit widthwise and 8 cells fit lengthwise across the medium power FOV. She drew one of the cells, 12 cm long on her page.Calculate the magnification of the drawing. Show an organized solution in the space provided,including all your work (formulas, measurements, units) for full marks.Note: Field size at low objective (6X) = 5.2 mm
2. Introduction to Evolution...we watched the beginning of this video on the Galapagos Islands. We will continue it on Wednesday.
Homework: review for quiz
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
*Quiz (Genetics) - Thursday, February 15th Tuesday, February 20th*
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. We reviewed the sheets from yesterday & material for the quiz.
Make sure you know:
-microscope parts & calculations (size estimate & drawing magnification)
-mitosis & meiosis, asexual & sexual reproduction
-basic structure & function of DNA (including replication, transcription & translation)
Homework: Review for quiz
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 I wasn't at school today.
*Quiz (Genetics) - Thursday, February 15th*
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. You worked on 2 worksheets:
-Review of mitosis & meiosis.
-Transcription & Translation (enrichment)
Homework: finish sheets for tomorrow's class
Monday, February 12, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. We took up Thursday's homework (p.160 #2,3,4,7,9) & reviewed diploid, haploid, etc.
2. Structure & Function of DNA and Mutations (6.1 & 6.2)
Homework: Read 6.1 & 6.2; do questions #2,4 (p.233) & #3,4,5 (p.239)
Friday, February 9, 2018 I wasn't in class, but Mr Fischer taught you today!**
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Microscope activity (looking at cells in various stages of mitosis).
Homework: Read 4.3 & do questions #2,3,4,7,9 (p.160)
& microscope drawings
Thursday, February 8, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Getting to know you (what kinds of food do you like?)
2. We took up yesterday's homework (p.141 #3ab,7,9 & p.151 #1,2,8
3. We finished yesterday's lesson on meiosis.
Homework: Read 4.3 & do questions #2,3,4,7,9 (p.160)
(This homework won't be checked/taken up until Monday.)
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Getting to know you (your family...how many siblings & pets, etc.)
2. Mitosis review activity
3. Textbook distribution
4. Sexual Reproduction & Meiosis (4.3)
(We finished at the meiosis video.)
Homework: Read 4.1 & 4.2; questions #3ab,7,9 (p.441) & #1,2,8 (p.551)
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Getting to know you (name + what you like to do in your free time)
2. Introduction to Genetics (Asexual & Sexual Reproduction)
3. Textbooks
-We ran out of time today, but you will get your textbooks tomorrow.
Homework: lab safety forms & questionnaires & field trip permission forms
Monday, February 5, 2018
*Field trip to the ROM - Wednesday February 28th*
1. Getting to know you (name + what you did on the weekend)
2. Balderdash
3. Introduction to Genetics inquiry activity
4. Field Trip permission forms (*sorry no electronic copy*)
5. Questionnaire
Homework: lab safety forms & questionnaires & field trip permission forms
Friday, February 2, 2018
1. Introductions (name + something that interested you in a previous Science course)
2. Course Outline & lab safety form
3. Balderdash
-You worked in small groups to write definitions for various Biology disciplines.
Homework: lab safety forms